George T. Stagg Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey 2023
George T. Stagg Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey 2023 is the barrel-strength flagship of the fall 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection — an uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 135 proof (67.5% ABV) in 750mL, aged 15 years and 4 months. Distilled in spring 2008 at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, it honors George T. Stagg, the pioneering whiskey baron who built the distillery that became Buffalo Trace. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 67.5% (135 proof), uncut and unfiltered
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 15 years 4 months (distilled spring 2008)
- Warehouses: C, I, K, L, M
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky — Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, fall 2023
The Barrel-Strength Benchmark
Every fall, Stagg's annual release is the bottle by which barrel-proof bourbons get measured — and the 2023 edition brings 15 years and 4 months of age at a searing 135 proof. Named for the man who turned the O.F.C. Distillery into an empire, it's the Antique Collection's centerpiece and one of the most allocated bottles in American whiskey. Compare with other bourbon whiskey and high-proof whisky, or browse the Stagg collection at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Buffalo Trace's official 2023 notes: scents of cinnamon and cherry cola. Palate: leather, chocolate, and vanilla. Finish: robust and earthy.
How to Enjoy
At 135 proof, patience and water are the ritual — add drops until the chocolate and vanilla open. Neat only after it's tamed; a cube is the easy way in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of George T. Stagg 2023?
135 proof (67.5% ABV) — uncut and unfiltered.
How old is the 2023 George T. Stagg?
15 years and 4 months, distilled in spring 2008 per the official press release.
Who was George T. Stagg?
The pioneering whiskey baron who built the distillery that became Buffalo Trace.
Is it part of the Antique Collection?
Yes — the fall 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection release.
The benchmark barrel-proof bourbon in its 2023 form — pick up George T. Stagg online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.